NCIS (2003– )
"NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (original title)

The cases of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Creators:

Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill

Stars:

Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 14 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mark Harmon	...	Leroy Jethro Gibbs (234 episodes, 2003-2013)
Michael Weatherly	...	Anthony DiNozzo (234 episodes, 2003-2013)
Pauley Perrette	...	Abby Sciuto (234 episodes, 2003-2013)
David McCallum	...	Dr. Donald Mallard (234 episodes, 2003-2013)
Sean Murray	...	Timothy McGee (219 episodes, 2003-2013)
Cote de Pablo	...	Ziva David (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Brian Dietzen	...	Jimmy Palmer (134 episodes, 2004-2013)
Rocky Carroll	...	Leon Vance (125 episodes, 2008-2013)

Storyline

Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is the leader of a team of special agents belonging to the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) Major Case Response Team. Gibbs, a former Marine, is a tough investigator and a highly skilled interrogator who relies on his gut instinct as much as evidence. Gibbs' second in command is Senior Field Agent Tony DiNozzo, a womanizing, movie-quoting former Baltimore Homicide Detective, who despite being the class clown always gets the job done. The team also consists of probationary field agent Ziva David, a former Mossad officer who is a skilled fighter, as well as Junior Field Agent Timothy McGee, a computer-savvy agent often mocked by DiNozzo. Assisting them are Abby Sciuto, the energetic-but-Goth lab tech who is like a daughter to Gibbs, and Dr. Donald Mallard, nicknamed Ducky, the eccentric medical examiner full of unusual stories. This team of elite agents, based in Washington, D.C., solve criminal cases involving Marine and Navy personnel and ...

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Plot Keywords:

special agent | detective | ex marine | acronym in title | spin off | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

CBS [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

NCIS

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belisarius Productions, Paramount Network Television, CBS Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"FLETC" (flet c) is often referred to in regard to trainees. The word is an acronym for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. NCIS, along with 82 other federal agencies, train recruits at FLETC-Glynco, just north of Brunswick, Georgia.

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Goofs

Numerous times, autopsies are conducted by Ducky, who is wearing the same clothes he wore in the field. Not only does this promote cross-contamination, but it is also highly unsanitary as well as an OSHA violation.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo: [making fun of Gibbs to a co-worker, who doesn't respond] He's standing right behind me, isn't he.

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Crazy Credits

This definition appears in the opening credits of season 1; The Naval Criminal Investigation Service [NCIS] is a worldwide federal law enforcement organization whose mission is to protect and serve the Navy and Marine Corps and their families. To counter the evolving threats NCIS has implemented a new proactive strategic plan which emphasizes the following priorities; -Prevent terrorism and related hostile acts against DoN forces and installments -Protect DoN systems and information against compromise -Reduce criminal activity and mitigate the impact on Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: Tom Tucker: The Man and His Dream (2012)

User Reviews

Time flies when you're enjoying yourself …

… and each episode speeds along all too quickly! I LOVE this show…! What is there NOT to like? Rich story lines, strongly portrayed (and very human) personalities you can really warm to who play off each other brilliantly, all with their own distinctive quirks and – above all – the always wonderful Mark Harmon as main character! What more could you ask for in a show?! There's not a single character I'd change – none that irritate – they're all excellent. I consider it a bonus that it's the one thing on TV that all our family equally enjoy for different reasons. Even my father-in-law likes this and we normally have totally different viewing preferences! I was delighted when I heard that there was a second series imminent. Only problem is that living in England, who knows how long after it's shown in the US we'll get to see it! Fortunately it's worth the wait!